Dura Ace 7900 - New Jockey Wheels

Andyb10
Andyb10 Posts: 126
edited March 2013 in Workshop
Hi was looking to change my Dura-Ace 7900 jockey wheels with some Token Jockey Wheels - Alloy/Tiramic - 11t

Some websites mention these are not compatible with DA-7900 anothers don't say anything. Any one out there know the answer?
Also if these aren't does anyone know if the Hope Aluminium ones are instead?

Thanks

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  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,337
    Any reason to replace the original Shimano ones?
    left the forum March 2023
  • Andyb10
    Andyb10 Posts: 126
    They were getting pretty worn and the Token ones looked v bling as well
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,337
    Andyb10 wrote:
    They were getting pretty worn and the Token ones looked v bling as well

    All those CNC machined jockey wheels are made to look good, but they have no practicality... They are fitted with easily jammed bearings and the alloy wears pretty fast.
    Nice for a trip in Majorca, less so for Britsh weather
    left the forum March 2023
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    Andyb10 wrote:
    They were getting pretty worn and the Token ones looked v bling as well

    All those CNC machined jockey wheels are made to look good, but they have no practicality... They are fitted with easily jammed bearings and the alloy wears pretty fast.
    Nice for a trip in Majorca, less so for Britsh weather

    I think bling jockey wheels look great. If you don't ride. All nice and shiny and colorful.
  • Andyb10
    Andyb10 Posts: 126
    dennisn wrote:
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    Andyb10 wrote:
    They were getting pretty worn and the Token ones looked v bling as well

    All those CNC machined jockey wheels are made to look good, but they have no practicality... They are fitted with easily jammed bearings and the alloy wears pretty fast.
    Nice for a trip in Majorca, less so for Britsh weather

    I think bling jockey wheels look great. If you don't ride. All nice and shiny and colorful.

    But since I only use this bike in summer months now wear is less of an issue. But my question still stands - are the Token or Hope jockeys compatible?
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    Andyb10 wrote:
    dennisn wrote:
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    Andyb10 wrote:
    They were getting pretty worn and the Token ones looked v bling as well

    All those CNC machined jockey wheels are made to look good, but they have no practicality... They are fitted with easily jammed bearings and the alloy wears pretty fast.
    Nice for a trip in Majorca, less so for Britsh weather

    I think bling jockey wheels look great. If you don't ride. All nice and shiny and colorful.

    But my question still stands - are the Token or Hope jockeys compatible?

    If Token or Hope say they are, then they are? Otherwise why would they say it?
  • Andyb10
    Andyb10 Posts: 126
    dennisn wrote:
    Andyb10 wrote:
    dennisn wrote:
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    Andyb10 wrote:
    They were getting pretty worn and the Token ones looked v bling as well

    All those CNC machined jockey wheels are made to look good, but they have no practicality... They are fitted with easily jammed bearings and the alloy wears pretty fast.
    Nice for a trip in Majorca, less so for Britsh weather

    I think bling jockey wheels look great. If you don't ride. All nice and shiny and colorful.

    But my question still stands - are the Token or Hope jockeys compatible?

    If Token or Hope say they are, then they are? Otherwise why would they say it?

    Sorry Dennisn that was the problem. Token and Hope didn't say one way or t'other but a couple of websites (think PBK was one) said that the Token ones weren't. On Wiggle Q&A bit one respondee said they were and another said they weren't! Hence my confusion
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    Andyb10 wrote:
    dennisn wrote:
    Andyb10 wrote:
    dennisn wrote:
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    Andyb10 wrote:
    They were getting pretty worn and the Token ones looked v bling as well

    All those CNC machined jockey wheels are made to look good, but they have no practicality... They are fitted with easily jammed bearings and the alloy wears pretty fast.
    Nice for a trip in Majorca, less so for Britsh weather

    I think bling jockey wheels look great. If you don't ride. All nice and shiny and colorful.

    But my question still stands - are the Token or Hope jockeys compatible?

    If Token or Hope say they are, then they are? Otherwise why would they say it?

    Sorry Dennisn that was the problem. Token and Hope didn't say one way or t'other but a couple of websites (think PBK was one) said that the Token ones weren't. On Wiggle Q&A bit one respondee said they were and another said they weren't! Hence my confusion

    In this case then go with what ya know will work. I've found that to be the best option almost all the time.
    There is tons of pretty stuff out there and some of it is kind of neat but I can assure you that no one will even notice your pretty jockey wheels.

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